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WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention: Use of mRNA tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) [Internet]. 2nd edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2021.

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WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention: Use of mRNA tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) [Internet]. 2nd edition.

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Annex 5Recommendations from Phase 1 of the guideline update: HPV DNA tests and other cervical screening methods1

Table 1. Screening and treatment recommendations and good practice statements for the general population of women and women living with HIV.

Table 1

Screening and treatment recommendations and good practice statements for the general population of women and women living with HIV.

Table 2. Recommendation and good practice statement for treatment not covered in previous guidelines.

Table 2

Recommendation and good practice statement for treatment not covered in previous guidelines.

Summary recommendation for the general population of women Image annex5if1.jpg

WHO suggests using either of the following strategies for cervical cancer prevention among the general population of women:

HPV DNA detection in a screen-and-treat approach starting at the age of 30 years with regular screening every 5 to 10 years.

HPV DNA detection in a screen, triage and treat approach starting at the age of 30 years with regular screening every 5 to 10 years.

Summary recommendation for women living with HIV Image annex5if2.jpg

WHO suggests using the following strategy for cervical cancer prevention among women living with HIV:

HPV DNA detection in a screen, triage and treat approach starting at the age of 25 years with regular screening every 3 to 5 years.

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These recommendations and good practice statements were published in WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention, second edition (2021), available at: https://www​.who.int/publications​/i/item/9789240030824

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